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Guide to Chinese cross border platforms in 2020

October 10, 2020 Kel YE Business, Marketing

Find out where Chinese consumers are spending money in a time where overseas shopping has become the norm! Besides Xiaohongshu, which other Chinese cross border platforms are people using when shopping online for overseas products in China? If an overseas brand has not entered the Chinese market for a long time, is it because it has not found a suitable e-commerce channel? Find out the answers in this article.

HI-COM’s events in September

September 29, 2020 Kel YE Interpreting, Marketing

Some of the activities HI-COM was involved in in September 2020. Events in Shanghai, Guangzhou, some talked and workshops were keeping our team busy. But we can’t complain, each of these events were fun and educating!

The future of technology and video translations in 2020

September 9, 2020 Kel YE Translation

In 2020, the development of the video industry continues to increase and watching videos has become an everyday habit for millions of people. There is a huge demand for OTT streaming media service platforms, such as Apple, Disney+, Netflix etc.

5 social e-commerce solutions in China besides Tmall

July 24, 2020 Kate CHERNAVINA Marketing

Besides opening a Tmall store, what are the other options when entering China’s e-commerce market?

China’s e-commerce platforms have millions of internet users and target a wide variety of online consumer groups. E-commerce platforms provide multiple interaction opportunities for consumers and make it more convenient for companies to improve their products based on the needs of their customers – therefore, helping to enrich their brand. Today, more and more international brands are turning to cross-border e-commerce when entering the Chinese market.

HI-COM at French National Day in Hangzhou

July 15, 2020 Kate CHERNAVINA News

We were honoured to support the French National Day celebrations in Hangzhou on July 11, organised by Aeroluxus. The event was attended by the Consul General of France in Shanghai, Benoît Guidée, and the Hangzhou Municipality was represented by the Director of the Foreign Office. Some of France and China’s most successful entrepreneurs also attended.

Businesses in China dealing with COVID -19, an interview with Melchers’ China CEO

June 23, 2020 Kate CHERNAVINA Business

Today we interview one of our strategic partners, Anton Melchers, the CEO of Melchers China. Establishing its first Asian branch in 1866 in Hong Kong, Melchers Company is engaged in doing business with China ever since. Melchers focuses on selling luxury goods, machinery, industrial materials and spare parts in China for automotive, aviation, packaging and other industries, as well as providing a suit of other complementary services.

4 Essential Tips For Starting A Business In 2020

June 22, 2020 Kate CHERNAVINA Business

The continued rise of tech startups and work-from-home success stories may have given you the impression there’s never been a better time to start a business. While this is true in some sense, there are still plenty of roadblocks that can stop your killer business idea dead in its tracks.

Discover how localisation can impact your SEO ranking

June 9, 2020 Kate CHERNAVINA Marketing

Has your company decided to make a brave move into the global e-commerce market? If so, you may find yourself in need of an efficient yet cost-effective way of localising your website successfully. In this article we will discuss the benefits of effective localisation when targeting markets overseas and the detrimental effects it has on SEO, and therefore, the overall success it can have on your online business.

Expanding your business to China? Discover the importance of a specialized translation!

May 18, 2020 Marie CASTANO Business, Translation

Learn how specialized translation can help your business. Expanding your business abroad may be the key to your success. Many entrepreneurs and business leaders share the desire to increase their business activity abroad.